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MMP 23-22: COVID 19 Response: Recission and Continuation of Portions of Bulletin MSA 20-41
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Pediatrics, Pulmonology·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
May 12, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid is ending COVID-19 emergency flexibilities for home health services effective May 12, 2023. Virtual supervisory visits will no longer be allowed, and prior authorization requirements return for private duty nursing services for pediatric patients with tracheostomies or ventilator dependence.
Action Required
By May 12, 2023: Home health and hospice providers must resume in-person supervisory visits - update scheduling protocols to eliminate virtual visits. Private duty nursing providers must obtain prior authorization for all new pediatric tracheostomy/ventilator patients - update intake processes to initiate PA requests immediately. Billing teams must verify current patients under MSA 20-41 flexibilities have proper documentation for continued services up to 3 months without PA.